School of Music and the Arts

Faculty

Ted Charles Rose, MFA, Dean

Stephen Coleman, MS

Melissa C. Gill, MFA

Brian Q. Kilian, DMA

Michael Kosser, BA, Artist in Residence

Glenn Martin, MM

Larry T. Menefee, Ph.D.

Margie Monde, MA

Michele Paise, DMA

Mission of the School of Music and the Arts

The mission of the School of Music and the Arts is to engage every student to develop a passion for knowledge, innovation, and creativity by providing a strong foundation and a nurturing program. We are committed to assisting students' educational experiences and providing guidance to help them attain their individual goals and aspirations in the field of fine arts. Our curriculum is based on the national standards set forth by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Degrees and Majors

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Art and Design with an emphasis in Digital Photography
Art and Design with an emphasis in Entertainment Design
Art and Design with an emphasis in Painting
Art and Design with an emphasis in Sculpture
Art and Design with an emphasis in Studio Art

Bachelor of Music
Music with an emphasis in General Music
Music with an emphasis in Music Education
Music with an emphasis in Music Performance

Bachelor of Arts
Theatre
Fine Arts with an emphasis in Music Theatre

Undergraduate Minors

Art
Digital Photography
Entertainment Design
Graphic Design
Music
Theatre

Students gain professional development through rigorous internships and senior capstone programs. These experiences provide an enriching vehicle to meet the needs of the corporate, educational, and professional fields of the arts.